Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
5E7D8D
RGB
94, 125, 141
HSL
200, 20%, 46%
HSB
200, 33%, 55%
CMYK
33, 11, 0, 45
LAB
50, -8, -12
LCH
50, 15, 236
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 231
XYZ
17, 19, 28
LUV
50, -16, -16
HWB
200, 37%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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